American actor and acting coach
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Key moments and achievements from Corey Parker's life.
Corey was born
· Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Film Role
Corey Parker began his acting career with the role of Pete in Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning in 1985. The horror franchise role launched his career in Hollywood and introduced him to audiences as a young talent in the entertainment industry.
Film Role
Corey Parker began his acting career with the role of Pete in Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning in 1985. The horror franchise role launched his career in Hollywood and introduced him to audiences as a young talent in the entertainment industry.
Film Role
Parker appeared in the 1988 film Biloxi Blues alongside Matthew Broderick, based on Neil Simon autobiographical play. The role showcased his dramatic range and ability to hold his own alongside established stars in a prestige production.
Film Role
Parker appeared in the 1988 film Biloxi Blues alongside Matthew Broderick, based on Neil Simon autobiographical play. The role showcased his dramatic range and ability to hold his own alongside established stars in a prestige production.
Television Role
Parker appeared in the critically acclaimed ABC drama series thirtysomething, which ran from 1987 to 1991. The show about baby boomers navigating adulthood won multiple Emmy Awards and gave Parker exposure to a wider television audience.
Television Role
Parker appeared in the critically acclaimed ABC drama series thirtysomething, which ran from 1987 to 1991. The show about baby boomers navigating adulthood won multiple Emmy Awards and gave Parker exposure to a wider television audience.
Television Role
Parker landed a recurring role as Josh, one of Grace Adlers boyfriends, appearing in five episodes of the hit NBC sitcom Will and Grace. The role introduced him to a new generation of viewers and became one of his most recognized television appearances.
Television Role
Parker landed a recurring role as Josh, one of Grace Adlers boyfriends, appearing in five episodes of the hit NBC sitcom Will and Grace. The role introduced him to a new generation of viewers and became one of his most recognized television appearances.
Teaching Career
Parker transitioned into a respected second career as an acting coach, teaching at institutions including Duke University and Rhodes College. He also served as a coach on the sets of TV shows like Sun Records and Ms. Marvel, applying his decades of on-screen experience to mentoring the next generation of actors.
Teaching Career
Parker transitioned into a respected second career as an acting coach, teaching at institutions including Duke University and Rhodes College. He also served as a coach on the sets of TV shows like Sun Records and Ms. Marvel, applying his decades of on-screen experience to mentoring the next generation of actors.
Corey Parker passed away
